Wu Xingqing couldn’t believe her own poor judgment. How could she have ever been involved with such a despicable, vile person?

Because of her mother and the emotionally cold childhood she endured, Wu Xingqing had grown up in an environment filled with strained and superficial familial relationships. Outwardly, she appeared indifferent and emotionally detached, but deep down, she longed for true love. Her guarded nature made her cautious in her relationships.

Her need for order and her meticulous approach to life had made her seem dull and rigid in Tang Yu’s eyes—a woman who lacked excitement.

When Tang Yu pursued …